Blu dropped this unannounced LP today entitled Jesus , featuring production from 9th Wonder, Hezekiah, Knxwledge, Nathan, Alchemist, Madlib, and Blu himself. Stream below, or support by purchasing on Bandcamp . Hopefully this is the prelude to his major label release NoYork!. je s u s ▲ by b
The 10-track offering — which finds the Detroit lyricist paying homage to Nas’s classic debute LP, Illmatic — was produced entirely by Will Sessions . Fellow D-Town MC Royce da 5’9” and Illmatic beatmaker Pete Rock also make appearances (via XXL ) . DOWNLOAD: Elzhi: Elmatic Hit the jump for the tracklist: 1. The Genesis 2. Detroit State of Mind (Houseshoes Shout) 3. Halftime 4. Memory Lane [...]
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Sharon Van Etten, Justin Vernon, Brad Cook & Phil Cook. Photo by Jeremy M. Lange The 6th annual MusicNOW festival gets underway just one week from today at Memorial Hall in Cincinnati and delivers another outstanding lineup. One of the most intriguing parts of this years performances is taking place on the opening night, and it features North Carolina folk band Megafaun . The band have released two excellent album on the Hometapes label since forming, but don't expect to hear songs from those albums when you attend here [...]
This track is a Frank Ocean collaboration from Tyler 's upcoming album Goblin , set to drop May 10th on XL Recordings. The album will feature 15 tracks produced mostly by Tyler, with one exception from Left Brain of Mellowhype . Other featured guests on the album include OFWGKTA members Mike G, Taco, Hodgy Beats, Domo Genesis, and Jasper the Fucking Dolphin. MP3: Tyler, the Creator: She (feat. Frank Ocean) Hit the jump for the artwork and tracklist: [...]
Elzhi is preparing to release his free Nas-tribute Elmatic on May 10th. Visual directed by Gerard Victor with backing from Will Sessions (via Complex ). MP3: Elzhi: Halftime
More Ski Beatz with verses from Curren$y , Nesby Phips , and Stalley. I'm digging this rich production with that guitar loop and dope vocal sample. MP3: Nesby Phips: Magic (feat. Curren$y & Stalley)
Tabi Bonney spits some laid-back bars on his new track with some frantic and funky production from Ski Beatz. MP3: Tabi Bonney: Hang Glide
This track is tough as nails with verses from both MCs that will make you rewind a couple times. Featuring production from Supa Dups and Eminem . The Slaughterhouse MC joins his label 's head for their upcoming EP, Bad Meets Evil , set to be released June 14th. MP3: Eminem & Royce Da 5'93: Fast Lane Hit the jump for a video of Bad Meets Evil producers speaking on the project: [...]
Jay Electronica finally let loose this video shot on his 2009 trip to Kathmandu, Nepal and was directed by Jason Goldwatch (via OkayPlayer ).
New track off Cons ' Movies On Demand 3 with production from Mr. West. MP3: Consequence: Everybody Told Me (prod, By Kanye West)
MP3: Kidz In The Hall: Sip & Ride New track from Naledge and Double-O. Visual directed by Mani & J.
I'm a few days late on this, but I finally sat down and listened to this mixtape from Wichita artist XV , who is currently signed to Warner Music Group. Zero Heroes was released in association with illRoots and LiveMixtapes , and it's definitely worth the download. Production and features from Just Blaze , Seven, J. Cole , Donnis , Kendrick Lamar, Pusha T among others. MP3: XV: Awesome (feat. Pusha T) (prod. by Seven) MP3: [...]
Sir Rocks is getting ready to drop yet another mixtape, entitled Premiere Politics , which will be released before the end of the month. Mikey goes in over that ill Drumma Boy beat off Wiz Khalifa 's Cabin Fever tape . MP3: Mikey Rocks: Phone Numbers
Another leak from Covert Coup with a feature from Freddie Gibbs, who recently signed to Young Jeezy 's label CTE . The Alchemist-produced album drops Wednesday on Curren$y's favorite holiday. Both MC's ridiculous flows are complemented by Alchemist's deft production with dark guitar and bass lines over a gritty breakbeat. Reporting live from the devil's parish / Breakfast have two titties, two blunts, and a turkey bacon sandwich MP3: Curren$y: Scottie Pippen (feat. Freddie Gibbs)
New track from Santigold and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs' frontwoman Karen O, which features Q-Tip and Switch behind the boards along with Santi herself, and Nick Zinner of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs on guitar. Stream for now (via Life and Times ).
West Coast rapper MED 's album Bang Ya Head 3 will be released independently through Fat Beats on April 26th, while we await his sophomore release this summer on Stones Throw. There's a Mighty Healthy sample ( hit mics like Ted Koppel ...), along with a verse from Blu and production from the sonic genius that is Exile. I'm hoping that a Below the Heavens follow-up is on its way soon. MP3: MED: Your Life (feat. Blu) (Prod. by Exile)
This is a super interesting short film, which captures composer Mihalj Kekenj re-arranging Aloe Blacc 's album Good Things for a string quartet, and painter Jaybo using their version of "I Need A Dollar" for the inspiration of a painting (via MADE Blog ).
DZA dropped his new project today: Rrrright! I’ve been working on this project for a minute and I’m very excited for u guys to hear it. I was blessed to work with some talented producers and artist and I hope u guys love and appreciate what we cooked up. T.H.C. was a more personal project for me and it gave me an oppertunity to touch on certain subjects that I’ve been thru in life that I’m sure many others like myself been thru.. I appreciate u all. Enjoy- DZA [...]
Producer Exile releases a striking new instrumental with Free The Robots , a part of All City Records ' 10 x 103 project, a ten-part series highlighting LA-based producers. MP3: Exile: Dawn of the Nothing Hit the jump for the album artwork:
Tubetops is not afraid to make dance music. Their stellar production on Mermaid Parade is full of lush layers of synths and eclectic instrumentation, which they combine with a dope breakbeat and some killer vocals that makes for a very worth while listen. The unsigned Brooklyn-based band has also released their remix of the Bodega Girls track School Night. Check these guys out at their Bandcamp and Twitter pages. MP3: Tubetops: Mermaid Parades MP3: Bodega Girls: School [...]
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